Panasonic PT-61DLX75 User manual

LSQT0959 B
Multimedia Projection HDTV
Operating Instructions
PT-56DLX75/PT-61DLX75Models No.
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PT-56DLX75 and PT-61DLX75. Illustrations in this
manual show the PT-56DLX75.
* The presence of the DTV certification mark indicates that this product will successfully
receive digital television transmissions that conform to any and all of the video formats
described in the ATSC Digital Television Standard.
ATSC CERTIFIED *
DIGITAL TELEVISION

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1) Read these instructions before using, connecting or adjusting this product.
2) Keep these instructions for future reference.
3) Heed all warnings on the product and in this Operating Instructions manual.
4) Follow all instructions carefully.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in
a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like. Do not place objects filled with water, such as a vase or
the like, on top of this unit.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from
overheating. Never block openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa or similar surfaces.
8) Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produces heat. Do not install in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack,
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15) Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, a direct touch to it may cause
burns. Replace the lamp unit only after it has cooled.
Note to CATV System Installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol warns the
user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude
to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous
to make any kind of
contact with any inside part
of this unit.
This symbol alerts the
user that important
literature concerning
the operation and
maintenance of this unit
has been included.
Therefore, it should be
read carefully in order to
avoid any problems.
The pictorial
representation of a hot
surface within a triangle
is intended to tell the
user that parts inside the
product are a risk of burns
to persons.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, injury to persons or damage to this product:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting Started
The Lamp is a consumable item and has a life.
The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears. (See page 66.)
If the lamp is damaged, please contact your nearest dealer.
Due to the characteristics and use conditions of individual lamps, the lamp may cease to light before the
stated lamp life.
Influences of frequent lighting, continuous light use for over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of
time between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement lamp on hand.)
Trademarks
• VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
• SVGA is trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
• Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo
separation and audio fidelity. is a registered trademark, and is licensed by Technology Licensing.
• CableCARDTM is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
SD Logo is a trademark.
(1) This Projection Display is intended to be used with the following TV stand: TY-56LC65C for the PT-56DLX75, and
TY-61LC65C for the PT-61DLX75. Use with other stands may result in the Projection Display becoming unstable,
possibly causing injury.
(2) This Projection Display should not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can
result in serious irreparable damage.
(3) This Projection Display has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752
and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
License description: To view the license information for software used in this product, press the Menu button and
select “Setup”→“About”→“License”. (See page 57).
Note:
• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent afterimage to remain on this
unit. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH WATER, SUCH AS A VASE OR THE LIKE, ON TOP OF
THIS APPARATUS.
Digital Light Processing™, DLP™, the
DLP™ logo, and the DLP™ medallion are
trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new
Projection Display.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain
them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover
of these instructions.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com
(USA)
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)
or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com
Declaration of Conformity
Models Number: PT-56DLX75/PT-61DLX75
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address: One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone number: 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC STATEMENT:
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PTV RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH WOULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
The ClassⅡinsulation symbol (square within a square) indicates that this product has been evaluated
and tested to comply with ClassⅡinsulation requirements.
Dear Panasonic Customer

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Getting Started
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................2
Before Using ..............................................................................................6
Location of Controls .................................................................................9
Installation................................................................................................12
Power ON / OFF .......................................................................................24
Basic Menu Navigation ...........................................................................26
Tuning channels......................................................................................28
Projection Display operation..................................................................32
ASPECT Controls ....................................................................................36
Split screen ..............................................................................................37
Picture Adjustments................................................................................39
Audio Adjustments..................................................................................42
Sleep Timer Feature ................................................................................44
Lock Feature ............................................................................................45
Photo Viewer............................................................................................49
Setup Features ........................................................................................54
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) ......58
Warning Indicators..................................................................................65
Replacing the lamp unit..........................................................................66
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................68
Specifications ..........................................................................................69
Cleaning ...................................................................................................70
Customer Services Directory .................................................................70
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................71
Other Information ....................................................................................72
Index .........................................................................................................79
Table of Contents
Getting Started Basic Operation InformationAdvanced Operation